
This week sees us striking out in search of New Wave songs, a bit difficult because so many songs fit the description. I’ve chosen Joe Jackson’s 1982 hit "Steppin’ Out," from his Night And Day album of the same year. Written by Joe himself, it’s a song "about the anticipation and excitement of a drive out around the town." It was inspired by Joe’s time in New York City. I love the bass line…
Now
The mist across the window hides the lines
But nothing hides the colour of the lights that shine
Electricity so fine
Look and dry your eyes
We
So tired of all the darkness in our lives
With no more angry words to say can come alive
Get into a car and drive
To the other side
Me babe, steppin’ out
Into the night
Into the light
You babe, steppin’ out
Into the night
Into the light
We
Are young but getting old before our time
We’ll leave the T.V. and the radio behind
Don’t you wonder what we’ll find
Steppin’ out tonight?
You
Can dress in pink and blue just like a child
And in a yellow taxi turn to me and smile
We’ll be there in just a while
If you follow me
Me babe, steppin’ out
Into the night
Into the light
You babe, steppin’ out
Into the night
Into the light
Me babe, steppin’ out
Into the night
Into the light
You babe, steppin’ out
Into the night
Into the light
Me babe, steppin’ out
Into the night
Into the light
Source: AZLyrics
And that’s Song Lyric Sunday (and Song of the Day) for January 29, 2023.
